Senior Construction Project Manager

Job Brief

In this exciting new role, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the team in a newly created role to manage and lead the projects team to organise and deliver all key in house construction and refit projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record and background in construction project management; building teams, team leadership, with business skills and acumen, budgeting and analysis. RICS qualifications would be an advantage but not essential. You will report directly to the Managing Director.

The Role

The successful applicant will be lead the projects department and will build, manage and lead the projects team ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget. Co-ordinating internal resources as well as third party suppliers and contractors for the flawless execution of projects. The position will be interesting, varied and challenging, with excellent future prospects.

Role & Leadership Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources as well as third party suppliers and contractors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes, programmes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and oversee all trades
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with all required parties
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with all project parties
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Provide leadership, clarity and direction to the projects team to ensure all project objectives are met

Requirements

• Proven track record in construction, fit out and building project management
• Experience of building, leading and management of construction projects teams
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with all project parties
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of appropriate software
• Able to use standard Microsoft office packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A hands on, can do attitude with initiative to work well individually and in a team

Preferred experience, but not essential:

• RICS qualified
• Self-storage
• Property & estates
• Retail